Medical First Responder
Overview
Pursue an exciting and rewarding career in the field of medical first response. NAIT’s Medical First Responder (MFR) program is a comprehensive program for people looking to work or volunteer in the area of first response as part of fire rescue services, police services, industrial sectors, safety and security, and the many other professions that require MFR expertise.
The program will teach you the essential skills required to provide first-on-scene, basic emergency care to people before Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives. You’ll also learn what to do to support EMS after they arrive on scene.
NAIT’s MFR program provides you with 3 distinct credentials.
- NAIT Medical First Responder (MFR) Certification
- International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Basic Provider Certification
- Heart and Stroke - Health Care Provider CPR Level C Certification
The MFR program at NAIT meets Edmonton Fire Rescue Services’ recruitment qualifications.
NAIT's MFR program is approved at an Advanced First Aid level by Occupational Health and Safety.
MFR is not accredited with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP). If you are seeking an entry level course to enter into a career in EMS, which requires ACP registration, register for NAIT’s Emergency Medical Responder program EMRE100.